Wrought Iron Gates Nottingham

We manage our overheads well and have a small team passionate about wrought iron fabrication. We use the best methods and practices to provide the highest quality long-lasting wrought iron gates possible.

Whist in theory you can simply add (or more specifically weld) more and more sections to a gate to make it big enough for a castle. However, the reality of how large a wrought iron gate we can make will largely depend on whether its final weight and size make it hard to get to the site and erect. If we need to hire additional transport and lifting hoists then this is getting to more of a large industrial scale and isn't our focus area. We mainly manufacture our iron gates for residential customers, which normally means that a wrought iron driveway gate will be the largest as this will have the biggest opening. We will advise on suitable options at our site visit as the space and slope of the ground and the fixtures for the gate will all play a part in how big they should be made so that they can be opened and closed fully and safely. For example, a single sliding gate will be twice the size of a pair of hinged driveway gates, so could be up to 5 metres long and 2 metres high which will be on the large side.

For a single wrought iron garden gate, vertical bars with spear tops continue to be popular and the same is for hinged iron driveway gates although these will often be arched whereas most garden side gates will be straight topped.

As standard for wrought iron gates, we provide a Locinox - which is a key lock. We can add almost any lock, latch or bolt that allows the use of a padlock.

For driveway gates, the locking options will also depend on the opening method as electric gates will have an electric lock, sliding gates can be manual or electric and most double driveway gates will use a Locinox.

Absolutely - we can include letters or numbers within or welded onto the gate. If we can fabricate it, we can fix it into the gate so if you have any special requests we'll gladly look to include them.

The main differences between wrought iron and steel lie in their composition and properties. Wrought iron is an iron alloy with a very low carbon content, typically less than 0.08%. It is known for its malleability and can be easily shaped and bent without breaking. Wrought iron is also resistant to corrosion and has a distinctive grain pattern. On the other hand, steel is an iron alloy with a higher carbon content, typically between 0.2% and 2.1%. This higher carbon content gives steel greater strength, hardness, and durability than wrought iron. Steel is also more elastic and can be tempered to achieve specific properties. Overall, while both wrought iron and steel are iron alloys, the differences in their carbon content and resulting properties make them suitable for different applications.

Steel is generally considered to be stronger than wrought iron. This is because steel is an alloy made by combining iron with various other elements, such as carbon, manganese, and nickel, which enhances its strength and durability. Wrought iron, on the other hand, is a purer form of iron that contains a very low carbon content. While wrought iron is known for its decorative qualities and malleability, it is not as strong as steel. Steel's strength and versatility make it a preferred material for a wide range of applications, including construction, manufacturing, and engineering.